We provide a comprehensive education program for advanced, highly able, gifted, and twice-exceptional students that follows best practices and validated research from renowned experts.
It is benchmarked to MA, CT, and CA state frameworks.
We have full-time or part-time options for flexibility.
In order to meet the requirements of all states and most countries the program is done under the auspices of homeschooling.
(For more information on homeschooling laws and guidelines, contact AHEM in MA or HSLDA nationwide.)
Courses
Monday through Thursday
- Math, English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Tech & Engineering, and Visual Art.
- Assignments are done during the school day.
- students are free afternoons and evenings for socialization
- Groups are assigned by readiness, not age.
- multiple-age students in a group
- groups are named after stars because they are stars.
Fridays include
Two types of learning experiences
- Independent Investigations in an area of their interest
- Student lead and teacher-supported
- Includes Creative and Critical Thinking Skills, and Research Skills
- Explorations – field trips with intriguing themes for discovering new places and ideas.
- Themes are applicable to all geographic areas
- Takes place in students’ geographic areas
- Students can bring friends and family
- Experiences are shared online later that day
- Broadens their exposure to new places and ideas
- Virtual version provided as needed
We prioritize social/emotional development
- A daily social time called Homeroom (like recess)
- 15-minute breaks between classes to chat and refresh
- Large group lunchtime gatherings called Lunch Bunch
- A full hour of Social Time on Fridays from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Leadership opportunities include:
- Student government called “Congress”
- Students report about their interest groups
- Students can suggest program improvements
- Small interest groups
- News and weather anchor for morning announcements
- Weekly optional large interest group projects
- Cohosting games during Homeroom and Friday afternoons
“Grading”
Assessment is based on mastery of concepts as demonstrated in student projects and assignments.
Detailed Progress Reports are provided at the end of each semester, highlighting subject content covered, student strengths, areas for improvement, and teacher comments.
If students are struggling teachers will email parents that week.
Mid-session memos are issued if students are falling behind to address the issues and implement solutions.
Hours
Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Fridays 10:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Social Time from 2:45 to 3:45.
